Perodua Myvi Engine And Turbo Charge System
Myvi can have turbo charge engine by either installing the turbo kit or swapping in the YRV Turbo engine. Generally, both of the turbo charge method can effectively enhance the power output of Perodua Myvi. Nevertheless, turbo charge system will make the driving experience of Myvi to become fun and more responsive.
Hence, Myvi owner can visit or contact the car workshop which is specializing in turbo charge Myvi. Thus, the workshop will share the information about how to add turbo charge system for Perodua Myvi. Generally, the workshop will let the Myvi owners to know the solution, packages, parts selections and maintenance method. At the same time, Myvi owner can talk with the workshop to know the pro and cons of the packages and turbo charge method.
Myvi NA Engine
Until year 2022, all of the stock setting Perodua Myvi are having the NA engine. As a reference info, Perodua Myvi has either 1300cc and 1500cc engine. While certain early versions Myvi is having 1000cc but it is quite rare to be found on the road nowadays.
Generally, K3-VE and 3SZ NA engine are common engine which is used by Perodua Myvi. Furthermore, Perodua Myvi is so popular because Daihatsu K3-VE and 3SZ engine are very durable. Hence, Perodua Myvi rarely having serious engine problem. As a result, Myvi owners and users are happy to use Myvi as their daily drive car.
However, Myvi NA engine does not make a lot of horsepower and does not have a lot of torque. Hence, a stock Myvi engine is having the setting to improve fuel efficiency and smooth power output. So, certain Myvi owner are thinking to add on a turbo charge system to improve the engine power and torque.
How To Convert Perodua Myvi NA Engine To Turbo Engine
There are two common method to convert Perodua Myvi NA engine to become a turbo charge engine. Firstly, Myvi NA engine can equip with a turbo kit to add on the turbo charge system. Secondly, the workshop is providing the solution to swap the YRV Turbo K3-VET engine into Perodua Myvi. As a result, Myvi will has an turbo charge engine and making more power for accelerating.
Generally, both solutions are having its pro and cons. As a reference info, different turbo charge method will have different cost, outcome, performance, characteristic, maintenance difficulty and durability.
Perodua Myvi Turbo Kit
Nowadays, turbo kit generally is a more common method to turbo charge Perodua Myvi. This is because there are more turbo kit options and availability in the markets when compare to the YRV Turbo availability. Thus, Myvi owner will consider the turbo kit solution after understanding the differences in between YRV Turbo engine swap solution and turbo kit.
Turbo kit is a set of mechanical parts which will work together to form the turbo charge system for the car engine. Thus, the NA engine will convert to become a turbo charge engine.
Reference About Turbo Kit
Perodua Myvi turbo kit is a set of mechanical parts and hoses which will be assembled to become the turbocharge system. Hence, the engine can utilize the exhaust to push the turbo turbine in order to actively force more air into the engine. As a reference info, the turbo kit is including the parts as below:
- Turbo Turbine
- Exhaust Manifold
- Hoses
- Intercooler
- Wastegate
- Engine oil filling and release hose
- Intake filter
How To Install The Myvi Turbo Kit ?
Literally, the workshop will remove the stock exhaust manifold and several intake parts. At the same times, the workshop will remove certain mechanical parts of the car in order to increase the working space. Thus, the mechanic will able to do the installation work without too much blocking parts.
After removing the parts, the workshop will start the Myvi turbo kit installation process. Firstly, the mechanic will install the exhaust manifold for holding the turbo turbine. Then, the mechanic will install the parts such as wastegate, hose, exhaust down pipe and intake piping. Next, the mechanic will start to install the bracket and hold the intercooler and radiator. Then, the mechanic will direct the hose from the intercooler to the intake.
When completing the installation, the workshop will start to do fine adjustment and tuning. Hence, Perodua Myvi will have a clean and tidy engine bay after having a new turbo charge system. Furthermore, fine tuning will help to make sure the engine can work nicely with the turbo system.
Why Install Perodua Myvi Turbo Kit ?
Generally, Myvi turbo kit is a good options for converting Myvi NA engine to become more powerful turbo engine. Additionally, turbo kit is having more stock availability and options. Thus, some Myvi owner who plan to swap in YRV Turbo engine will reconsider the turbo kit solution when fail to find the half cut.
Because of having a lot or parts selection, Myvi owner will select the turbo kit package base on:
- Cost / Budget
- Performance Requirement ( Horsepower and torque response )
- Durability
Furthermore, turbo kit solution will help the Myvi owner to avoid the engine change process in JPJ. Thus, Myvi owner will able to save the time and cost as well.
Estimate Installation Cost And Price Range
A budget turbo kit will has estimate cost which range from RM2500 to RM5000. While high performance and motorsport racing turbo set can cost quite a lot.
On the other hand, a standard set of turbo kit will require RM1k to 2.5k installation cost. Generally, the workshop will charge base on the time and workload.
Furthermore, Piggy-back or standalone ECU will take up some place in the costing list as well. Although Piggyback and standalone ECU are optional. However, most of the Myvi owner will select at least a Piggy-back unit to optimised the performance of the turbo kit and engine. As a reference info, a standard Piggyback unit will cost RM2500 to RM6000 depend on the feature and installation difficulty. Nevertheless, tuning and setting will cost around RM200 to RM500 per session. While a normal dyno will cost RM100 to Rm200 depend on the dyno time and cycle.
In short, a budget Myvi turbo kit setup project will require about Rm3000 to RM5000 on hand. While a standard or more complete turbo kit setup and tuning will require about Rm7 to 10k.
How To Maintain Myvi Turbo Charge System ?
After having a turbo system, Myvi require better and clean engine oil. This is because the turbo turbine need the engine oil to cool down and function smoothly. Hence, a frequent engine oil replacement service is good for maintaining the turbocharged engine. Generally, regular and good car maintaining schedule will help to maintain the engine effectively. Additionally, Myvi owner should have a set of Greddy meter to monitor the boost, engine oil pressure and temperature. This is because the meter will tell the data or figure if the engine health is starting to have issue.
